Hard Knock Life Podcast

05/09/2019

Hip-Hop celebrated the 25th anniversary of Nas's classic album, "Illmatic." His debut is regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of all time. Can we say the same about his career? Has Nas been able to match the success or acclaim of "Illmatic" in the last 25 years?

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Host:
Lion Goodman


Co-Host:
TheCainMarko


Guest:
DJ Rob Champion


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Executive Producer:
Mika

05/02/2019

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04/27/2019

While we were talking about the of we got to debating who had the more dramatic movie scene in Boyz in the Hood or Will in Pursuit of Happiness ... What do you think?

04/25/2019

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04/17/2019

** New Podcast Alert **

Part two covering Hip-Hop's relationship with professional sports, check out episode 22 for part 1. This time, how does the music unite the rapper and the professional athlete? How do professional sports league look at and use the music? And which league has the most athletes in rap? Also, a funny story about Snoop Dogg's youth football league.

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Guest:
Melton
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04/17/2019

New coming soon but & never stop. Make sure to peep hosted by .me as they dig into the past with legends and pioneers. This week they interview Blackmoon and its not to be missed.

04/10/2019

Hip-Hop lost an artist and advocate, but mainstream media was convinced that rap is still violent and Black on Black crime is still unavoidable. We explore the origins of these racist tropes, and celebrate the life and legacy of Nipsey Hussle.

**Please note: This episode was recorded before the murder suspect was identified and captured.*

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Host:
Lion Goodman


Co-Host:
THECAINMARKO


Guest Host:
Melton


Executive Producer:
Mika


Visuals/Art Direction:
Modern Marvel

02/28/2019

019: Rapper Rebrands out!

Rebranding is a common marketing strategy in which an established brand creates a new, differentiated identity in the minds of consumers, investors, and competitors. This strategy is not uncommon with

01/24/2019

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015: Hip-Hop & Award Shows...
Hip-Hop has a long, tumultuous relationship with award shows. Hip-Hop and the GRAMMYS is most storied (and also, most tragic). We explore that history, dissecting early and recent snubs, and discuss reasons for Hip-Hop’s exclusion from the general awards. Should Hip-Hop receive more recognition in award shows? Has the GRAMMYs done enough for rappers?
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11/07/2018

010: When should a Hip-Hop artist retire? ft.
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Hip-Hop does not look kindly at retirement. It is generally forced on a rapper: because the industry decides it, or fans declare it or the artists themselves accept it (and then reject it immediately afterward). Retirement means a lot of things to a lot of people in Hip-Hop, but does it actually matter in Hip-Hop?
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10/25/2018

010: When should a Hip-Hop artist retire? ft.
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Hip-Hop does not look kindly at retirement. It is generally forced on a rapper: because the industry decides it, or fans declare it or the artists themselves accept it (and then reject it immediately afterward). Retirement means a lot of things to a lot of people in Hip-Hop, but does it actually matter in Hip-Hop?
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10/24/2018

009: Is Kanye West a troll?
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